William Shatner on cancer and burial plans

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1. 13 Oct 2021Background

   William Shatner, 90, becomes oldest person to fly to space on Blue Origin

   On 13 October 2021, actor William Shatner, aged 90, flew to the edge of space on Blue Origin's New Shepard, a record for the oldest spaceflight passenger.

2. 1 Dec 2024Background

   William Shatner and daughter Melanie declared cancer-free after stage IV cancers

   Actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie were declared cancer-free in late 2024 after facing stage IV diagnoses at the same time.

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   12 Nov

   William Shatner, 95, says his will asks for a tree over his grave

   The Star Trek legend spoke about his will, his stage IV cancer and his daughter Melanie, who was diagnosed at the same time, at a Los Angeles summit.